Lavanya Lahane โ Co-Founder
Hello! I'm Lavanya, a pre-final year student at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar pursuing a degree in Engineering Physics. I am a results-driven Data Science enthusiast with strong foundations in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and time series forecasting, passionate about solving high-impact business and financial optimization problems. ๐น Technical Expertise: Python, SQL, scikit-learn, PyTorch, MATLAB, R, Tableau, Power BI ๐น Applied Experience: Built predictive ML pipelines, designed RL-based portfolio optimizers, hybrid option pricing models, and advanced statistical forecasting systems. ๐น Industry Exposure: Quantitative Research Intern at Trado (IITGN Research Park), where I applied ML and statistical methods to develop and backtest real-world trading strategies. ๐น Achievements: WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship (Top 20% globally), Inter-IIT Tech Meet (Rank 13/23 IITs in Algo-Trading Challenge). Currently serving as Secretary of FinCom (Finance, Consulting & Analytics Club) and Assistant Internship Coordinator (CDPC, IIT Ropar), I bring not only technical depth but also leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. ๐ I am seeking Summer 2026 Data Science/Quant internships, where I can apply my expertise in ML, analytics, and optimization to create data-driven impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and Quantitative Research professional with a strong focus on financial optimization.
Location: Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 2 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Analytics
- Financial Analysis
Career Highlights
- Top 20% in WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship
- Designed RL-based portfolio optimizers and hybrid option pricing models
- Leadership roles in FinCom and ShARE IIT Ropar
Work Experience
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey Forward Program Fellow (6 mos)
Quantitative Finance Cohort'25
Quant Delegate (8 mos)
ShARE IIT Ropar
Vice President (9 mos)
Team Member (1 yr 2 mos)
TRADO (Backed by 100X.VC)
Quantitative Research Intern (Derivatives) (2 mos)
FinCOM, IIT Ropar
Secretary (10 mos)
Coordinator (1 yr)
Executive (5 mos)
Career Development & Placement Cell, IIT Ropar
Assistant Internship Coordinator (11 mos)
Zeitgeist IIT Ropar
Sponsership Team CoHead (7 mos)
Sponsership Team Member (7 mos)
Advitiya, IIT Ropar
Sponsorship Team Member (2 mos)
Xyromatics Automation Solution
Research Analyst Intern (1 mo)
E-CELL IIT ROPAR
Core Team Member (7 mos)
AAYAM - The physics club
Working Body Member (7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
Higher Secondary Schooling at P. R. Pote Patil Group of Educational Institutes, Amravati
at ESOB , DARYAPUR
at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV